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East side of the house seen from the large garden

East side of the house seen from the large gardenFitted kitchen with dining areaHigh living room with mezzanineGround floor double bedroomWest side of the house seen from small laneOutbuilding with garage and storeroomCorridor from kitchen to bedroom and shower roomWalk in shower on ground floor

Renovated Bressane farmhouse, garage and large garden,

In the calm countryside 22 kms from Chalon sur Saone, this traditional home with timber frame and red brick has been sympathetically modernised with bright living spaces, 3 double bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. A ground floor bedroom and large walk-in shower make it easily accessible. Sold furnished.

The property is found in a small hamlet near the end of a no through road. The back garden of 3/4 acre is private with country views and plenty of parking space. There is a detached garage of 35 m2 for a vehicle, some storage room and a workshop. The lively village of Mervans is at 5 kms for all local amenities.

Enter the house under the covered terrace into the centrally located kitchen, fully fitted and with plenty of room for the family dining table. To one side is a corridor leading to a utility room, a WC, a large walk in shower and the main bedroom with east facing windows. To the other side of the kitchen is the double height salon, lit from many windows and with doors to both the east and west terraces.

Upstairs is a mezzanine sitting area then a large landing space leading to 2 double bedrooms under the eaves, both east facing. On this floor is the second shower room with double washbasin and WC.

The downstairs rooms and the upstairs landing are heated or cooled via the efficient central heat exchanger unit. A wood burning stove in the kitchen also provides cosy warmth in the winter and individual electric heaters in the upstairs bedrooms can provide extra heat if necessary. Doors and windows are double glazed, and the house is insulated. Character has been maintained throughout with exposed beams.

The full-length covered terrace is the best place for dining or relaxing in the shade and can be accessed from the kitchen or living room.

A great home in the peaceful Bresse countryside, but with good central access to towns such as Chalon, Beaune, Louhans and the Jura hills beyond.

The Bresse, mysterious forests, lush pastures, romantic castles, brick medieval farmhouses and fantastic chickens! This region of Burgundy, bordering on the Jura mountains is well known by Swiss who find it the ideal holiday retreat. Charming houses, big plots and peace and quiet are their main interest and of course all the qualities of French living, gastronomy, wine and ancient traditions and habits. Come and discover this unspoiled and charming part of Burgundy, guaranteed selfie stick free!